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So, Seriously: What can the House SubCommittee (Original Post) choie Oct 2021 OP
If I understand correctly wryter2000 Oct 2021 #1
I personally would look for the missing or hiding person jimfields33 Oct 2021 #2
Hold them with contempt of Congress, and do what ken Starr did to Susan mcdougal JohnSJ Oct 2021 #3
Referred for contempt of Congress to the US Attorney for DC meadowlander Oct 2021 #4
+1 K&R onetexan Oct 2021 #5
Not going to happen. gab13by13 Oct 2021 #6

wryter2000

(46,037 posts)
1. If I understand correctly
Thu Oct 7, 2021, 06:04 PM
Oct 2021

They can refer the matter(s) to the DOJ for criminal action. Of course, Barr would have done nothing about that.

jimfields33

(15,769 posts)
2. I personally would look for the missing or hiding person
Thu Oct 7, 2021, 06:05 PM
Oct 2021

Until that summons is in his hand, they can do nothing. Step 1 must be completed first before the next action.

meadowlander

(4,394 posts)
4. Referred for contempt of Congress to the US Attorney for DC
Thu Oct 7, 2021, 06:09 PM
Oct 2021
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contempt_of_Congress#Procedures

They can choose to prosecute for up to 12 months in jail or fines up to $100,000. Then when they get out, Congress can issue another subpoena and the whole thing can start again.
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